Stapylton County is a cadastral county in north-western New South Wales, one of the state’s 141 land-title divisions. It lies south of the Barwon River and takes in part of the Newell Highway. It was named after geologist Granville William Chetwynd Stapylton (1800-1840).
Key Facts
| State | New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Region | North-western NSW, south of the Barwon River |
| Named after | Granville William Chetwynd Stapylton (1800-1840), geologist |
| Principal towns | Boggabilla, Toomelah |
| Local government areas today | Moree Plains Shire; Gwydir Shire |
Parishes in Stapylton County
- Adams
- Bengerang
- Benson
- Blue Nobby
- Boggabilla
- Boobera
- Boonal
- Boonanga
- Booraba
- Browne
- Bryanungra
- Canary
- Careunga
- Careunga North
- Carroby
- Cook
- Coolanga
- Coppymurrumbill
- Currumbah
- Denebry
- Douro
- Finley
- Gil Gil
- Goorara
- Gunnyanna
- Harvey
- Holmes
- Illingrammindi
- Kinnimo
- Lay Green
- Limebon
- Mayne
- Melleallina
- Merriwa
- Mingan
- Mobbindry
- Moppin
- Morella
- Mount Pleasant
- Mungle
- Paine
- Paleranga
- Stapylton
- Tantarana
- Toongcooma
- Trinkey
- Tubble Gah
- Tucka Tucka
- Tulloona
- Tun Cooey
- Wallon
- Warra Warrama
- Welbon
- Whalan
- Willimill
- Wonga
- Yooloobil
Towns and Localities Today
Boggabilla, on the Macintyre River near the Queensland border, is the county’s main town, part of Moree Plains Shire. Toomelah, an Aboriginal community, sits just north-east of Boggabilla. The bulk of the county is dryland and irrigated cropping country, with few other settlements.
Geography
Stapylton County lies south of the Barwon River in north-western New South Wales, crossed by part of the Newell Highway. Neighbouring counties are Benarba, Arrawatta, Courallie and Burnett; it also borders Queensland. The land is flat black-soil plain used for irrigated cotton and dryland grain, with the Macintyre River forming much of the county’s northern edge along the border.
History
Stapylton County is one of 141 cadastral divisions used for land titles across New South Wales. It carries the name of Granville William Chetwynd Stapylton, a geologist who took part in Allan Cunningham’s and Thomas Mitchell’s exploring expeditions before his death in 1840. Boggabilla developed from the 1860s as a Macintyre River crossing on the route between New South Wales and southern Queensland.
FAQ
Is Stapylton County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Stapylton County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function. Moree Plains and Gwydir shires run local services today.
What is Stapylton County named after?
It is named after Granville William Chetwynd Stapylton, a geologist on Allan Cunningham’s and Thomas Mitchell’s expeditions.
What is the main town in Stapylton County?
Boggabilla, on the Macintyre River near the Queensland border, is the county’s largest town.
Which local council covers Stapylton County?
Moree Plains Shire covers most of the county, with Gwydir Shire covering its southern parishes including Stapylton itself.